Anker 675 vs A8376 Monitor Stand Hub: Which Is Better?

Anker 675 vs A8376: Two monitor stands with very different budgets

The Anker 675 and Anker A8376 Monitor Stand Hub solve the same basic problem. Each puts a USB-C dock inside a fixed monitor riser, so a laptop desk can gain ports, charging, Ethernet, card readers, and a place for one external monitor without adding another small box under the display.

They are not interchangeable, though. The A8376 is the cheaper, simpler stand hub. It has one 4K at 60Hz HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, audio, SD and microSD readers, and enough charging for many thin laptops if you bring a suitable 100W charger. Its main data ports run at 5Gbps, and its built-in host cable is a useful 3.3 feet long.

The Anker 675 costs more, but the dock itself is much more fully powered. Anker includes a 180W brick, supplies up to 100W to the laptop, adds five 10Gbps downstream data ports, and includes a 10W Qi phone-charging pad. It is still a single-monitor dock, and its stand height is fixed, but it is the better all-in-one desk accessory when fast peripherals and a more complete power setup matter.

Short verdict: The Anker 675 wins for most buyers because its 100W laptop charging, supplied 180W power brick, five 10Gbps ports, Qi pad, and 7.4 score make it the more capable desk dock. Pick the A8376 if you want the monitor-stand format for less money, value its long built-in host cable, and already own a good 100W USB-C charger.

Both are driverless USB-C products for a one-monitor desk. If you need two displays, a USB-C monitor output, or Thunderbolt-class shared bandwidth, neither is the right choice. Our USB-C vs Thunderbolt docking stations guide explains why that host connection matters.

Quick specs comparison

Desk design and monitor fit

These are monitor stands first, which changes how you should judge them. A conventional dock can move with your laptop or sit anywhere on the desk. The 675 and A8376 stay under the monitor, so their footprint, cable routing, and monitor-load limit are part of the buying decision.

The Anker 675 is 21.26 inches wide. Its stand is rated for a monitor up to 22 lb, and its cable-management channel sits underneath. Anker designed it around a fixed single-monitor desk where the dock can replace a basic riser, hub, cable tray, and phone charger. The trade-off is that its underside ports are less convenient after a monitor is placed on the stand. It makes sense to connect power, HDMI, Ethernet, and the host cable before putting the monitor on top.

The A8376 measures 21.3 by 8.7 by 3.5 inches and is rated for up to 30.8 lb of monitor load. That higher stated weight limit can matter if your monitor is close to the 675’s 22 lb rating. Its side-mounted hub layout may be easier or harder to use depending on where your laptop, wired peripherals, and cables sit. The A8376 has the familiar all-in-one-stand limitation too: it is less convenient to reposition than a separate hub.

Neither product gives you adjustable stand height. The 675 has a 3.5-inch lift noted in its product record, while the A8376 is also a fixed riser. Measure your monitor base and check the weight before choosing either. For an adjustable workstation, a separate monitor arm and dock remain more flexible.

Design result: The A8376 has the higher listed monitor-load rating, while the 675 adds cable management and wireless charging. Choose the A8376 if the load rating is the deciding spec. Otherwise, the 675 has the more complete desk setup.

USB speed and peripheral ports

The biggest practical difference is not the HDMI port. Both products provide one 4K at 60Hz HDMI output. It is the USB section.

The Anker 675 has two USB-C ports and three USB-A ports rated up to 10Gbps. Its USB-C ports share up to 45W for charging connected accessories. One USB-A port can supply 7.5W, while the other two can supply 4.5W each. This is a stronger fit for a desk that uses a fast external SSD, a webcam, an audio interface, a keyboard receiver, and a phone or tablet. The host connection is also rated at 10Gbps, so it is still USB-C rather than Thunderbolt, but it gives the dock a better ceiling for everyday high-speed peripherals than the A8376.

The A8376 has one 5Gbps USB-C data port and one 5Gbps USB-A data port, plus two USB-A 2.0 ports. That layout covers basic desk gear well enough: keyboard, mouse, headset dongle, printer, and occasional storage. It is a less comfortable choice if you often transfer large files to fast SSDs. Its product record explicitly recommends a 10Gbps hub such as Anker’s 555 or 565 when external-storage speed matters more than the monitor-stand format.

Both stands include Gigabit Ethernet, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and SD plus microSD readers. The 675 specifies UHS-I card-reader speed up to 104 MB/s. The A8376’s card-reader speed is not specified in its product record, so there is no basis to promise equivalent transfer performance.

Port winner: Anker 675. It has more fast ports, a faster 10Gbps host link, and specified UHS-I card-reader performance. The A8376 remains enough for a light office setup with mostly low-bandwidth peripherals.

Display support and driver requirements

There is no display winner here. Both docks support one external display at up to 3840 by 2160 at 60Hz through HDMI, provided the laptop’s USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode. Neither needs DisplayLink software.

That driverless design is a benefit for a simple laptop desk. It also sets a hard limit. Each dock has only one HDMI video output. Their USB-C ports are for data, charging, or power input rather than for adding another monitor. Connecting either dock to a Thunderbolt laptop does not turn it into a Thunderbolt dock or create additional display outputs.

On the Anker 675, the USB-C host link tops out at 10Gbps even if the laptop has Thunderbolt. On the A8376, the host link tops out at 5Gbps. Neither product is intended for a workflow that combines multiple high-resolution monitors with fast storage. For that kind of setup, compare dedicated Thunderbolt 4 docks instead.

The operating-system notes are slightly different. The 675 lists Windows 10 and 11, macOS 10.14 and later, and ChromeOS. The A8376 lists Windows 10 and 11, macOS 12 and newer, and ChromeOS. The A8376 also lists Linux as incompatible. Its product record notes mixed Mac display-stability feedback, while the 675’s record notes mixed connectivity and laptop-charging feedback. In either case, test the dock with your exact laptop, monitor, and HDMI cable during the return period.

Display result: Tie. Both are single-display USB-C DP Alt Mode docks. The Anker 675 has the faster host link, but neither gains a second display from it.

Charging and included power

The power arrangement makes the 675 much easier to buy and set up.

Anker includes a 180W DC power supply with the 675. The dock can deliver up to 100W to a compatible laptop through the USB-C host connection, while still powering the dock, its connected peripherals, two downstream USB-C ports that share 45W, and the 10W Qi pad. This is the right arrangement for someone who wants one package to set up on a desk without shopping for another charger.

The A8376 uses USB-C power input and can pass up to 85W to the laptop. To reach that figure, you need to supply a 100W USB-C Power Delivery charger and cable. The stand itself does not require external power for basic use, but charging performance depends on the charger you bring. That can be convenient if you already own a suitable charger, yet it changes the real cost and creates another compatibility check.

The A8376’s 85W ceiling can still suit a MacBook Air, many Chromebooks, business laptops, and other thin-and-light systems. The 675’s 100W output gives more margin for laptops that draw more power while working. Neither product record supports a claim that either will replace a specialized workstation charger.

Charging winner: Anker 675. It supplies more laptop power and includes the required 180W brick. The A8376 is reasonable only when 85W is sufficient and you already have the right 100W charger.

Value, reliability, and the features that matter

At MSRP, the A8376 costs $100 less: $149.99 versus $249.99 for the 675. That makes it the lower-cost route to a single-monitor riser with HDMI, Ethernet, audio, card readers, and laptop charging. It also has the same 18-month limited warranty as the 675 and a longer built-in host cable.

The comparison becomes less simple once power and performance enter the picture. The A8376 does not include the 100W charger and cable needed for its full 85W passthrough behavior. It also reduces data speeds from 10Gbps to 5Gbps on its main USB-C and USB-A ports. If you were already going to buy a charger or use fast external storage, the 675’s higher MSRP buys capabilities that are hard to add cleanly to the A8376.

The 675 also adds a 10W Qi pad, which can remove a separate phone charger from the desk. It has the stronger 7.4 score versus 6.8 for the A8376. That score difference matches the product records: the 675 is more capable but costs more and limits the monitor load to 22 lb; the A8376 costs less and supports a heavier listed load but has slower USB, lower charging, no bundled power supply, and mixed Mac and connection feedback.

Neither stands out as a multi-monitor or high-bandwidth value. Buy either because you specifically want a monitor riser with a dock built in. If you already own an adjustable monitor arm, a compact USB-C dock may give you more flexibility for less desk space.

Verdict: The Anker 675 is the better complete desk dock

The Anker 675 is the better choice for most people who want a dock built into a monitor stand. It keeps the same one-monitor, driverless 4K at 60Hz concept as the A8376, but improves the important parts: a 10Gbps host connection, five 10Gbps USB ports, up to 100W laptop charging, a supplied 180W power brick, specified UHS-I card readers, and a 10W Qi charging pad. Its 7.4 score also leads the A8376’s 6.8.

The Anker A8376 Monitor Stand Hub is still the sensible pick for a lighter single-monitor desk. It costs less, has a longer built-in host cable, and supports a heavier listed monitor load. Choose it when 5Gbps peripherals and 85W charging are enough, and when you already own a 100W USB-C charger and cable.

Choose the Anker 675 if:

• You want up to 100W laptop charging with the power supply included
• You use fast external storage or several peripherals and need five 10Gbps ports
• You want a Qi phone-charging pad built into the desk accessory
• Your monitor and its base stay within the 22 lb stand-load limit
• You want the higher-scoring all-in-one option for a single 4K at 60Hz screen

Choose the Anker A8376 Monitor Stand Hub if:

• You want the lower $149.99 MSRP and already own a suitable 100W USB-C charger
• One 4K at 60Hz HDMI display, basic Ethernet, card readers, and lighter USB use are enough
• Your monitor needs the A8376’s higher 30.8 lb listed load rating
• A 3.3 ft built-in host cable suits your desk layout
• You are comfortable with an 85W charging ceiling and 5Gbps main data ports

For another way to narrow the decision, see our docking station buying guide.